Down the TBR Hole is a meme type thing started by Imaginary Places on Paper to help cut down your Goodreads TBR.
This is how it works:
- Go to your goodreads to-read shelf.
- Order on ascending date added.
- Take the first 5 (or 10 if you’re feeling adventurous) books
- Read the synopses of the books
- Decide: keep it or should it go?
Repeat this every week until your TBR is cleaned off!
I'm going to be adventurous and do it ten at a time! Here are the first ten I have to decide on:
Meant To Be by Lauren Morrill
I have had this book on my Goodreads shelf since 2012. I am not an enormous fan of contemporary novels so I'm really not that psyched to read it anymore. I have a copy and I will probably read it someday because it sounds cute. But I don't think it's urgent enough to keep on my TBR.
Verdict: Removed
The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling
This is a book I pretty much bought just because it's by J.K. Rowling. It is another book that I actually have a copy of, but don't know if I'll ever actually read it. I started it once, but didn't make it very far. I think I'll have to really be in the right mood to ever get this book read.
Verdict: Removed
Across the Universe by Beth Revis
This book sounds really good. It has been on my Goodreads TBR since 2012 and I haven't gotten around to it, but I still think it sounds so good. The cover is also super pretty. Hopefully if I keep it on my list, it will light a fire under my butt to get it read.
Verdict: Keep
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Yet another book that I own and has been on my TBR for YEARS! This one I am definitely going to get around to reading. When I'll get to it, I don't know. But I have heard so many good things about this series!
Verdict: Keep
Wither by Lauren DeStefano
I am really torn on this one. I own this whole series and I think it sounds really interesting. But I remember recently this author was really awful to someone or something and I decided I didn't really wanna support her. I don't remember exactly the incident, but I immediately put these books in my trade pile. I might still read them since I already have them, but just not buy any more of her books.
Verdict: Tentatively Keep
Shades of Earth by Beth Revis
Across the Universe #3
Since I have not actually read the first one yet and don't know if I'll actually for sure like it, I probably don't need the sequel clogging up my TBR, especially since I don't even own it.
Verdict: Remove
Liesl & Po by Lauren Oliver
Lauren Oliver is one of my auto buy authors for her YA books. I am interested in reading this book of hers, but not so interested that I would make it a priority.
Verdict: Remove
The Spindlers by Lauren Oliver
Once again, love Lauren Oliver, still probably won't make this particular book a priority.
Verdict: Remove
Incarnate by Jody Meadows
Newsoul #1
I loved The Orphan Queen by Jodi. So far it's the only book of hers that I've read, but I definitely plan to try this series. I have the first two books and I'm basically just waiting until I get the third book so that I can binge the whole series.
Verdict: Keep
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
I have finally read started reading some of Maggie's books and I absolutely loved them. I have heard really good things about this book as well AND I have a copy of it so I will definitely be reading it!
Verdict: Keep
Starting TBR #: 436
Now: 431
What do you think of my choices? Have you read any of these books? Would you have kept any of the ones I removed or removed any I kept?